The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
The Easter Holidays-Carroll's Great
Celebration-The National Encamp-
ment-U. S. Senator Wilson
Reform Demanded &c.
BALTIMORE, April 18th, 1881

BALTIMORE, April 18th, 1887.
Messrs. Editors The Easter holidays have
been observed very generally. The weather was
very pleasant and full attendance at church,
especially the Roman Catholic and Episcopalian,
which denominations give particular attention
thereto. Very full congregations were out and
the choirs of the very best. The music was espe-
cially fine and appropriate to the occasion, par
ticularly at the Cathedral and st. Pauls. The
chors take great pride in having their ranks full
and complete on that day. Those present were
very much delighted. Good Friday was legal
holiday. Work was pretty much suspended in all
the public offices of the general government State
and city. Never before have l seen the day more
generally observed. There seems to be growing
disposition to keep the Easter holidays in this
country and all over Europe, and it is becoming
more so every year. 1t is next to Christmas A
goodly number of those not otherwise engaged
spent the day in fishing, but the weather was not
quite suitable. They did, however, the best they
could. Herring Run and the Patapsco, at the
Relay House, are still the favorte resorts for this
delightful amusement 1t has been my pleasure
many years. am almost afraid to say how long
lest might be taken for an octogenarian, but the
sport was always particularly delightful. There
are many others who can unite with me In the
same hallowed memories which will never be for
gotten. Observation-Disclosures Monday-was also q
holiday, particularly for the school children. The
weather was remarkably warm, the thermometer
rising to 81 degrees in some places and in others
higher. We came Immediately upon summer,
which continues so to-day. There is nothing now
in the farmers way to interrupt his agricultural
labors.
The semi centennial of the formation Of Carroll
county was quite an imposing affair yesterday and
very creditaby celebrated by the citizens gener-
ally of Westminster and of Western Maryland
mt. III honor m the ai0n.
haye.a Observation-Disclosures afu f6uerlGK couh-
ties. Carroll is now one of our most enterprising
and industrious counties. The speeches, the poem
and other parts of the performance were very in
teresting and did credit to those who united in
them. Let us hope when the time comes round to
celebrate CarrolPs centennial she may be advanced
according to her merits, which, doubt not, with
such an energetic citizenship and worthy citizens,
will be so, and that her county town will be ten
times its present population and dimensions
There is nothing to hinder it, though many now
living will have passed away but others will take
their places keeping pace with the progress of the
times as those now living have done. 1t will be
good thing for other towns and villages in Mary
land to have their celebrations also. 1t makes an
epoch in their history which always can be looked
to with pleasure and profit. Then again it does
good in every way and gives life and vim to the
citizens. We cannot have too many of them
Let business be the great aim, especially OF an
agricultural character and other things congenial
thereto. Peoplein the country don't take holidays
enough at any rate. A few more would do them
no harm. All work and no play, we are truthfully
told, makes Jack dull boy.
notice that some of the white troops in the
South have determined not to unite with the
national encampment at Washington in May next,
because colored people are permitted to compete
for the prizes to be won by the soldiers most de-
serving. don't think this exactly right or tend
ing to popularity. Let the prizes fall to whoever
wins them on merit. 1t is different now to what it
used to be. The colored man is called upon to
fight for his country others and risk his lfe.-
Then let him have in military way what militia
~ laws give him if won upon merit. No one can
;ustIy object 1t is no disgrace.
had the pleasure of seeing our Maryland Sen
ator, Hon. e. X. Wilson, few days ago in the
Custom House. He had some business on hand
but not Of much Importance. He looked very well
and enjoyed good health. 1t was pleasing to see
him. I have enjoyed his acquaintance many
years. He is highly esteemed by all who have
the pleasure of knowing him. believe he is al
ways fully conscientious in doing what he believes
is right, no matter of what political party he may
belong. He is consistent and sound Democrat
This is his right.
Hon. Mr.. Hoblitzell is out in an article in the
Sun which goes for reforming the wrong doings Of
the Democratic party within the party. If such
be the case mu0n LrOUDle VIII De SuFeu. w ndt We
all want is full Justice whether with Republicans
or Democrats. Let us hope there will be fair
vote all the time and just count no matter which
side it hurts. This is what is wanted and need
ed. Let every one do right and abide the result
see that Mr.. Marshal Parks, of Norfolk, Va,
has recently been appointed steamboat inspector
I have known Mr.. Parks intimately for many
years. esteeming him highly. A better officer for
the position could not be named. He is perfectly
acquainted with his business and in every respect
psaKss wiz Also soon be there with Its
pipes and consumers can have their choice and
enjoy competition.
Late advices from Mr.. Blaine represent his de.
cided Improvement in health, though it is moi
deemed prudent for him to leave his room for a
week. His illness is not of serious nature.
The Republicans of a portion of Baltimore
county held meeting last night which was full
and spirited, near the of First and Charles
street. They are beginning to look up in all parts
of your county. NEsToR.